Current Events > Give me an album to listen to at work?

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Got to a couple more, and starting Common's Be right now. Likin' it so far.

Cluster 71 by Cluster - This one was a bit too minimal for me, but I made it through. (If I were to listen to it on it's own, I'm not sure I would've though. It's just hard for me to stay engaged with something so sparse)

Dum and Dummer by Young Dolph and Key Glock - Gangster rap has never really been my thing, but this wasn't terrible. The bragging aspect so pervasive in the genre has just always grated on me, especially if there's not a lot of depth elsewhere.

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Flockaveli posted...

Loathe - I Let It In and It Took Everything

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Got through a few more. Might be done for today though.

Be by Common - I've heard a bit of Common before, but I don't know if I've ever listened to a full album. This was nice though, Common has always been incorporated social commentary into his stuff in such a natural way.

Nothing Lasts...but Nothing is Lost by Shpongle - I definitely listened to this album back in high school a couple times, but it's been so long I figure I might as well revisit it. Still works. Trippy, weird and bouncy; A bit long maybe, but it's a lot of fun either way.

Hung at Heart by The Growlers - Not really what I'd normally listen to, but I had a good time with this. It has a nice warm, hangout sort of vibe to it.

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Prince - 1999

Coachwhips- Bangers vs. Fuckers

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Unsurprisingly (based on their lyrics and image) The Growlers were caught up in all that shitty burger records stuff last year involving grooming underage girls and sexual assault, etc

two members of the band were kicked out and they put out a non-committal apology, but, not a great time to be pushing growlers music imo (whoever recd them)

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TheGoldenEel posted...

Unsurprisingly (based on their lyrics and image) The Growlers were caught up in all that shitty burger records stuff last year involving grooming underage girls and sexual assault, etc

two members of the band were kicked out and they put out a non-committal apology, but, not a great time to be pushing growlers music imo (whoever recd them)

Oof. Regret. :/

I ended up listening to a couple more.

Collapsed in Sunbeams by Arlo Parks- I really liked this one. Her sound is silky smooth and the lyrics are real vivid too.

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane- I've heard about half of this one over the years without really trying, but it IS a pretty phenomenal album, and it's well deserving of its rapturous acclaim.

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Not reading this entire topic to see if pimp a butterfly was posted already so that's my recommendation

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Made it to a couple more; should be able to get through the second page today without too much trouble.

The College Dropout by Kanye West - I've always liked most of what I've heard from Kanye over the years, but his public persona had always dissuaded me out of listening to a full album. This was great though. Production is fantastic, and his sound in general is really unique.

Serious Leisure by Sam Cardon - Really struggled to find this one in full, so I had to just pick and choose songs on youtube. I probably wouldn't have made it through a full album anyway though; it's way too "easy listening" for me, but I can see definitely what you mean about the "90's office" sound. It seems right at home with those late 80s/early 90s sort of cheesy ballads, or just straight up hold music.

Makeveli_lives posted...

Not reading this entire topic to see if pimp a butterfly was posted already so that's my recommendation

It hasn't, and this is actually the only Kendrick Lamar album I haven't listened to, so might as well get to it now.

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

It hasn't, and this is actually the only Kendrick Lamar album I haven't listened to, so might as well get to it now.

Fucking tagging this topic so goddamn hard right now

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x_CO_tj8hc&list=PL0BXQR_relPBngBaz34Yzmq8h6JBP1vYV
I guess I should link the album, because that's nice. And also that's an awesome fist.

Makeveli_lives posted...

f***ing tagging this topic so goddamn hard right now

It'll be a bit yet before I'm able to get to it, but I did finish the second page now!

Book of Bad Decisions by Clutch- This was some pretty solid modern take on the "classic" rock sound. It doesn't really offer a whole lot of nuance, but it's perfectly servicable.

Cochin Moon by Haroumi Hosono- Very strange, very spacey stuff; Feels like drifting through another galaxy as these stars and other celestial bodies all give off their own sounds around you. Not something I'd listen to often, but it worked well as background ambience.

More Songs About Buildings and Food by Talking Heads - I decided to go ahead and listen to the whole album, since I should really listen to more Talking Heads anyway. There's not really anyone else who has the same sound, and I admire the way they're able to tackle difficult subjects in a fun, wildly imaginative way.

Magnolia Electric Co. by Songs: Ohia - Kinda reminds me of Neil Young, though the vocals are maybe a bit less "loose"? I'm not sure that's the right word for it. Leans in a bit too far into country western at certain points for my taste, but I thought it was relatively easy to listen to all the same.

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

I admire the way they're able to tackle difficult subjects

Like buildings and food?

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TheGoldenEel posted...

Like buildings and food?

Yes. Haha.

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Magnolia Electric Co. by Songs: Ohia - Kinda reminds me of Neil Young, though the vocals are maybe a bit less "loose"? I'm not sure that's the right word for it. Leans in a bit too far into country western at certain points for my taste, but I thought it was relatively easy to listen to all the same.

Yeah - they were definitely big Neil Young fans. The lead singer/writer actually formed the band after he saw them playing in a bar doing a cover of Neil Young's Zuma album haha

I'm impressed at your dedication in making it through all these albums so far by the way! I've been going off your comments and discovered some cool stuff here as well

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Ne Obliviscaris - Portal of I
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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

It'll be a bit yet before I'm able to get to it, but I did finish the second page now!

I am now assuming pus hated jean Dawson and is too kind to say so. Lol.

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Alright now I filled a stop sell order good for 90 days on Robin hood for about 20 percent higher then when I got in on the weed stocks. They're doing great though so is that what I'm supposed to do or should I cancel them?

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InYourWalls1 posted...

Yeah - they were definitely big Neil Young fans. The lead singer/writer actually formed the band after he saw them playing in a bar doing a cover of Neil Young's Zuma album haha

I'm impressed at your dedication in making it through all these albums so far by the way! I've been going off your comments and discovered some cool stuff here as well

Haha, I really just sit at my desk and work, and if I'm not working, I'm drawing, so I can listen to music for just about anything during the day unless I'm editing. It makes it pretty easy for me.

CanuckCowboy posted...

I am now assuming pus hated jean Dawson and is too kind to say so. Lol.

Did I miss this one? I've only JUST started the third page, (on chad vangaalen's light information right now) but I wouldn't hold back if I didn't!

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https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=CL788fmqo1g&feature=share

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Haha, I really just sit at my desk and work, and if I'm not working, I'm drawing, so I can listen to music for just about anything during the day unless I'm editing. It makes it pretty easy for me.

Did I miss this one? I've only JUST started the third page, (on chad vangaalen's light information right now) but I wouldn't hold back if I didn't!

You didn't mention it (or i missed it) but also it was just a single I linked.

I didnt like him for a long time either and honestly the videos and hearing it at friends were the only reasons he grew on me so much so I won't be hurt if you don't like him. Lol.

It was this song

https://youtu.be/6CB5BzBNKYY

He has 4 or 5 i really like but that was my original fave.

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CanuckCowboy posted...

You didn't mention it (or i missed it) but also it was just a single I linked.

I didnt like him for a long time either and honestly the videos and hearing it at friends were the only reasons he grew on me so much so I won't be hurt if you don't like him. Lol.

It was this song

https://youtu.be/6CB5BzBNKYY

He has 4 or 5 i really like but that was my original fave.

Oh, I found it! I've got a long ways to get to that one yet. It's on the 4th page for me. Let's see here.

I don't hate it! Definitely gives off some poppy videogame vibes with the beat, though I kind of wish the vocals didn't get so buried in the background. It's not bad though, I'd give the whole album a listen once I make it to page 4 if you want. :)

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Bruno Pernadas -- Those Who Throw Objects at the Crocodiles will be Asked to Retrieve Them

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Oh, I found it! I've got a long ways to get to that one yet. It's on the 4th page for me. Let's see here.

I don't hate it! Definitely gives off some poppy videogame vibes with the beat, though I kind of wish the vocals didn't get so buried in the background. It's not bad though, I'd give the whole album a listen once I make it to page 4 if you want. :)

Cool!

we have different page lengths. Hahaha. I see.

I'll see if I can find one (if he has full albums on his channel I'm dumb and missed them.... I just listen on my phone mostly and at home watch his videos.

Also thanks for looking ahead and taking time to listen to it

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Surrealistic Pillow by Jefferson Airplane- I've heard about half of this one over the years without really trying, but it IS a pretty phenomenal album, and it's well deserving of its rapturous acclaim.

Glad you enjoyed it :^D lol

It really is a cool piece of art from a really expressive time period and totally and yeah some of the songs are staples of certain movies

'Today' is my favorite.. but I really hope they lower my casket or spread my ashes somewhere to the tune of 'Embryonic Journey' (instrumental) though

That being said I'll start checking out the recs you posted too! I got incredibly lazy with that >_>


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The year is 2021 and people still browse gamefaqs with less than 50 messages per page.
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A5modeu5 posted...

The year is 2021 and people still browse gamefaqs

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Another update, only one left on the 3rd page now.

Light Information by Chad VanGaalen - Is this classfied as acid folk? Because that's what I feel like I want to label it. Anyway, I liked this one; I can't usually do straight folk, because I do lean more towards "sound" than lyrical content, but this has enough experimentation to keep things interesting.

Sorry by Meg Myers - @DarthAragorn Yeah, you're right, I can work with this. It's moody, dancey, and synth heavy, and the instrumentation is reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails. If I have any complaints, it's that some of the "bigger, bolder, poppier" sort of moments don't really land for me.

Mcluskyism by Mclusky - I'd heard a few songs from mclusky before and finally gave their stuff a full listen a few weeks before I'd made this topic. It's rock solid, wildly offensive (though tongue in cheek), abrasive stuff; I had a lot of fun with it.

Songs for Swinging Lovers by The Indelicates - Absolutely lovely. Kind of reminds me of Dresden Dolls at times, but with a bit less focus on melody. God, I loved the lyrics for the whole album, but Flesh most of all.

RedJackson posted...

Glad you enjoyed it :^D lol

It really is a cool piece of art from a really expressive time period and totally and yeah some of the songs are staples of certain movies

'Today' is my favorite.. but I really hope they lower my casket or spread my ashes somewhere to the tune of 'Embryonic Journey' (instrumental) though

That being said I'll start checking out the recs you posted too! I got incredibly lazy with that >_>

I think How Do You Feel is probably my favorite, but there's really not a bad track at all.

Most of mine are sad! Just as a fair warning, haha.

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Sorry by Meg Myers - @DarthAragorn Yeah, you're right, I can work with this. It's moody, dancey, and synth heavy, and the instrumentation is reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails. If I have any complaints, it's that some of the "bigger, bolder, poppier" sort of moments don't really land for me.

I like Take Me to the Disco better

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Got to a couple more, officially onto the third page!

Kokoro Vibration by Shibayan Records - I don't listen to a whole lot of electo-dance, or even japanese music in general, but this was a banger. Fun and energetic stuff.

Melody's Echo Chamber by Melody's Echo Chamber - Liked this one a lot too. Has such an chill, hypnotic, and utterly absorbing sort of atmosphere to it. (And I just love listening to french too, haha)

MrKapowski posted...

I like Take Me to the Disco better

I wouldn't mind giving this a listen once I'm all caught up.

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Aphex Twin - Drukqs
Mastodon - Remission
Queens of the Stone Age - Like Clockwork

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Pandamonic posted...

Aphex Twin - Drukqs
Mastodon - Remission
Queens of the Stone Age - Like Clockwork

You found another one I own a copy of!


Ive listened to Remission before (and Ive actually seen Mastodon live) but its not one I come back to very often. Im a big fan of the Blood Mountain/Crack the Skye period where theres a little more prog influence though.

Ill add Drukqs to the list!

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Metric? I've been playing three of theirs on repeat for a couple weeks, now, lol. Art of Doubt is fantastic.

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I just listened to Like Clockwork recently. Such a good album, but my fave by QOTSA is Rated R.

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

You found another one I own a copy of!

Like Clockwork is so awesome :)

Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Ive listened to Remission before (and Ive actually seen Mastodon live) but its not one I come back to very often. Im a big fan of the Blood Mountain/Crack the Skye period where theres a little more prog influence though.

And Crack the Skye is even better! It's actually my favorite album!
I've been listening to Remission a lot lately, and there are a couple of songs on there that are just fantastic, especially the more gloomy, slower kinda songs, like Trilobite or Ol'e Nessie.

Can't wait to hear what you think about Drukqs!

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Stewman_Magoo posted...

I just listened to Like Clockwork recently. Such a good album, but my fave by QOTSA is Rated R.

I can't decide between SftD, Like Clockwork or Rated R. Every time I listen to one of those, it's my new favorite QOTSA album. They're all just so good.

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Last batch for the day I think.

Underneath the Pine by Toro y Moi - This was pretty neat too, it's like some funk infused dream pop. Would make for a nice atmosphere at a party or something similar.

Ugly is Beautiful by Oliver Tree - Very groovy and hook heavy; the production is awesome. Surprisingly cohesive for such a broad range of styles too. Not really what I'd normally listen to, but I did enjoy it a good amount.

1000 Gecs by 100 Gecs - Immediate thought was "oh god, the autotune". I didn't HATE it, but it does contain a lot of elements that I'd normally despise on their own. The inventiveness does help quite a bit though, reminds me of that new Dorian Electra album in a lot of ways.

Medussa posted...

Metric? I've been playing three of theirs on repeat for a couple weeks, now, lol. Art of Doubt is fantastic.

Haha, I think that's the only one I've listened to before. I'll give a different one a shot. Maybe Synthetica?

Stewman_Magoo posted...

I just listened to Like Clockwork recently. Such a good album, but my fave by QOTSA is Rated R.

My favorite is Songs for the Deaf, but that one and Rated R are both phenomenal. I didn't like Villains very much, but I don't really think they have a BAD album.

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

My favorite is Songs for the Deaf, but that one and Rated R are both phenomenal. I didn't like Villains very much, but I don't really think they have a BAD album.

Villains isn't a bad album, but it's by far their worst. The songs just aren't that interesting, except for one or two of them, and I really don't like the production. It just sounds so thin.

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Maybe Synthetica?

really good, too. (and has my favorite song) Fantasies is the third one in my rotation.

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Glad you enjoyed ugly is beautiful and 1000 gecs!

I really enjoy Oliver Tree, but the character himself is freaking annoying! He released UIB last summer as his debut, then immediately said he was going to retire. But since then he has plans to release an extended version of UIB, directed and starred in a music vid with Lil Yachty, and created a new character to play keyboard behind him.

And 100 Gecs are insane. It makes no sense how well their songs gel.

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How many until pimp a butterfly?

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Here are a couple more recs:

Igorrr - Spirituality and Distortion
Circa Survive - Blue Sky Noise

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

Kokoro Vibration by Shibayan Records - I don't listen to a whole lot of electo-dance, or even japanese music in general, but this was a banger. Fun and energetic stuff.

Yaaay!! That actually makes me so happy!
Another great album by Shibayan is "Kiseki Impulse - Emotional Feedback"
https://youtu.be/bzzhIUN-ekY

:)


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Ooooh man Blue Sky Noise is one of my favorite and most listened to albums of all time I can't recommend it enough.

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I'll go ahead and post an update, and I promise I'm not skipping Lexicon of Love! I'll still get to it.

Princess Catgirl by Cashmere Cat - First of all, YIKES at that album cover. Kinda reminds me of the poppier aspects of Grimes' stuff, which I don't necessarily LOVE, but it's not a bad album at all, and it was easy enough to listen through.

on the subject of Health's Blue Monday cover - Yeah, it's a pretty great cover. I remember seeing Atomic Blonde for my birthday back in 2017, and while it was relatively disappointing as a whole, the soundtrack and that spectacular stairway fight scene stand out as some real highlights.

Pretenders by Pretenders - Always really enjoyed Chrissie Hynde's voice. It gives off such an air of uninhibited confidence. I've heard a lot of these before, but this album has aged so gracefully; feels just as relevant today as it did back in 1980. Mystery Achievement is my favorite, but the whole thing is wonderful.

Crack the Skye by Mastodon - As I mentioned not too long ago, I love this album. It's probably Mastodon's best overall, when they were still doing these sprawling concept albums, and I've always found this to be the most polished and accessible.

Makeveli_lives posted...

How many until pimp a butterfly?

I still have a ways to go before I get there. I think something like 13 or so more? It'll very likely be next week before I get to it, but I can tag you once I do if you want. I can promise you my write up isn't going to be anything to get excited over though, haha. Most of these are just like two sentence blurbs, even when I'm in love with them.

Stewman_Magoo posted...

Here are a couple more recs:

Igorrr - Spirituality and Distortion
Circa Survive - Blue Sky Noise

I remember listening to that Circa Survive album circa 2010, back when I was a big Mars Volta fan. I recall them having a nearly identical sound. I might give it a relisten though, it really has been a LONG time.

ApherosyLove posted...

Yaaay!! That actually makes me so happy!
Another great album by Shibayan is "Kiseki Impulse - Emotional Feedback"
https://youtu.be/bzzhIUN-ekY

:)

Added!

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Pus_N_Pecans posted...

I think How Do You Feel is probably my favorite, but there's really not a bad track at all.

Most of mine are sad! Just as a fair warning, haha.

I dont wanna jack the topic but that Vespertine album is amazing - I LOVED Pagan Poetry, I remember I watched the video for it awhile ago and Army of Me and always wanted to check out her music

Went with hers first and loved Hidden Place, Its Not Up To You, Sun in My Mouth, Frosti, Pagan Poetry, Unison, and Hierloom

Her voice and expressiveness is so cool tbh like she really weaves the entire tapestry of sound so well and can really duck in and out of it as well - its like she can get her voice to act like a small swirling smoke that surrounds the tracks

Thanks again, will probably check the rest of those out in due time :D


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RedJackson posted...

I dont wanna jack the topic but that Vespertine album is amazing - I LOVED Pagan Poetry, I remember I watched the video for it awhile ago and Army of Me and always wanted to check out her music

Went with hers first and loved Hidden Place, Its Not Up To You, Sun in My Mouth, Frosti, Pagan Poetry, Unison, and Hierloom

Her voice and expressiveness is so cool tbh like she really weaves the entire tapestry of sound so well and can really duck in and out of it as well - its like she can get her voice to act like a small swirling smoke that surrounds the tracks

Thanks again, will probably check the rest of those out in due time :D

Nice, I'm glad you liked it! It really is an absolutely GORGEOUS album. (Most Bjork albums are, but Vespertine is immaculate) An Echo, A Stain and Frosti are my personal favorites, but I love them all so much.

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Flockaveli posted...

Ooooh man Blue Sky Noise is one of my favorite and most listened to albums of all time I can't recommend it enough.

Ya man. I was gonna recommend Descensus because I think it's pretty solid, but that last tune really drags to an annoying degree

I remember listening to that Circa Survive album circa 2010, back when I was a big Mars Volta fan. I recall them having a nearly identical sound. I might give it a relisten though, it really has been a LONG time.

The Mars Volta is one of my favorite bands ever. I think Circa Survive lists TMV as an influence so that makes sense

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Alright, this is it for the week I think.

The Lexicon of Love by ABC - Always in the mood for some of that new wave, 80s sound! This one's got a bit more of a theatrical take on the genre. Pretty solid.

Moon Rang Like a Bell by Hundred Waters - Very ethereal, haunting, and often beautiful. It's maybe a bit too minimal for me at times, but I enjoyed it overall, nonetheless.

Stewman_Magoo posted...

Ya man. I was gonna recommend Descensus because I think it's pretty solid, but that last tune really drags to an annoying degree

Should I just listen to this one instead since I haven't heard it?

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